Puerto Vallarta Ready for Spring Break

NEW YORK - Feb. 26, 2016 - PRLog -- Puerto Vallarta, one of Mexico’s most popular destinations because of its world-class infrastructure and authentic Mexican feeling, is preparing for the arrival of this year’s Spring Break.

Listed as a top Spring Break destination in the world by US & World News Report (http://travel.usnews.com/Rankings/Best_Spring_Break_Destinations/?src=usns_tw), and About.com’s Gay Travel site (http://gaytravel.about.com/od/bestofandtop10stories/ss/gay-spring-break_5.htm?utm_source=social2&utm_medium=sm&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons), the destination’s spring break travel season starts on March 1. This year, with the Mexican Peso at an all-time low, with average exchange rate between $17-$18 pesos to the US dollar, students will find that this is their market.

One of Mexico’s safest destinations, Puerto Vallarta, is not part of the US or Canadian Travel Alerts and annual security assessments by international firms have found that Puerto Vallarta is one of the safest for American and Canadian travelers.

This is a sentiment agreed by travelers as this year the destination has received numerous consumer-awarded titles, among them “Most Romantic Mexican Destination” and “Favorite Mexican Beach” from the readers of About.com and “Trip Advisor’s Traveler’s Choice” awards have chosen Puerto Vallarta as Mexico’s second best destination in 2015.

FOLLOWING ARE 16 BARGAINS TO ENJOY NOW

1.         Dinner at Top Restaurants -  Puerto Vallarta is home to over 300 restaurants ranging from internationally renowned establishments to mom-and-pap eateries offering dishes that go back generations. Dinner for two, including a three-course meal and a bottle of fine wine, at top iconic restaurants like La Palapa, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton favorite beach-front eatery, where they brought all their celebrity friends to party, El Arrayan, famous for its exquisite traditional Mexican cuisine, or Barcelona Tapas, with its grand view of the Bay of Banderas and the city’s Downtown area, will cost less than $120 USD.

2.         Artisan Tequilas - Many ranches and haciendas around Puerto Vallarta offer half day and full day activities including horseback riding, hiking, quad bike excursions and a tour of the tequila plantation and distillery; including tasting of top artisan tequilas and the local raicilla, a spirit of pre-Hispanic origin made from the agave root. Top quality tequila and raicilla will set one back around $20 USD www.haciendadonaengracia.com / www.haciendaeldivisadero.com

3.         VIP Beach Clubs - Enjoy the beach with plenty of pampering and luxury offered by one of Puerto Vallarta’s beach clubs. Mantamar Beach club has day passes for as low as $350 pesos ($20 USD), with $250 pesos (nearly $15 USD) counted as credit towards food and drinks.

4.         Puerto Vallarta has many late-night venues and nightclubs, each offering their own unique music, drinks, ambience and décor. Most nightspots are located along Calle Ignacio L. Vallarta. Along this 3-block stretch, visitors may find a sports bar, live music, gay dance club, and even a Señor Frog's.

The legal drinking age in Mexico is 18. Most bars serve alcohol until 2am while dance clubs will stay open for two more hours. The night scene usually starts around 11pm and most clubs don’t have a strict dress code. Depending on the establishment, there will be a cover charge ranging from 100-400 pesos.

Vallarta has a vibrant gay community with a wide variety of clubs and nightlife options, including special bay cruises and evening excursions.

5. Your Own Private Beach - For travelers wishing to explore the natural oasis and warm Pacific Ocean waters in a secluded setting, Puerto Vallarta offers a variety of ways to enjoy their pristine secluded beaches. Take a round-trip water taxi ride out of Los Muertos Beach to secluded coves or isolated beaches like Colomitos, Las Animas, Boca de Tomatlan, Majahuitas, Quimixto, Playa El Caballo and many others. $20 USD per person.

6.         Charter a Private Boat. Spend the day at sea, snorkeling, fishing, swimming, island hopping or just sun bathing on your own private boat.  Prices start at $866 for 8 hours www.pvmikesfishing.com/fishing-boat-rental-rates

7.         Viva Tequila Tour – Enjoy a Tequila tour and a live performance of traditional colorful Mexican folklore for about $60 USD a person. www.viviatequila.mx

8.         Mex-Ology: Tequila, Tacos and Mexican Cocktails Tour – Enjoy authentic Puerto Vallarta culture and dining on a unique taco tour with Vallarta Food Tours. Also a fun way to see the Downtown area and a great start to a night of festivities.  www.puertovallartafoodtours.com

9.         Become a Taco Expert - There are a couple of signs visitors must look out for before buying a taco. 1. Is the location popular? If you see a line of locals waiting to eat at the establishment that’s generally a good sign. 2. When buying tacos from a local street vendor make sure the food is served in plates covered with a plastic for hygiene. 3. There should always be at least two people working the stand, one to serve food and the other to handle payments. Try Ceviches el Güero or Tacos el Cunado where a taco costs less than $1 USD.

10.       Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board has been working with all its trade partners to offer exclusive discounts when booking is made on their site: www.visitpuertovallarta.com. Visitors can find discounts on activities and stays for as high as 50% off.